April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect children and strengthen families. At Sunflower Children’s Collective, we are committed to this mission year round, but during April, we host a variety of events to bring our community together in support of child abuse prevention. These events are great opportunities to get involved with SCC, learn more about our programs, and make a meaningful impact. Join us this month as we work toward a future where every child feels safe, supported, and heard.
APRIL 2026
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The blue pinwheel is the national symbol for Child Abuse Prevention. It represents the joyful, safe, and healthy childhood every child deserves.
For us, the pinwheel also tells a deeper story. The child and family are at the center. Surrounding them are the advocates, CASAs, social workers, partner agencies, programs, and multidisciplinary team members who wrap around them with support, protection, and hope.
Just like the blades of a pinwheel spin together, our community comes together — each act of care helping families strengthen, heal, and thrive.
When you see a blue pinwheel, let it be a reminder: prevention is possible, hope is real, and it truly takes all of us.
Safe Kids Pottawatomie County Kansas showed up in a big way by wearing 💙 BLUE 💙 for Child Abuse Prevention Month!
Thank you for standing with us and showing your support for the children and families in our community.
💙Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office Pottawatomie County, KS Health Department
Child Abuse Prevention
April 2026 Events
We had such a special evening at Manhattan Public Library for Pajama Story Time! 💙🌙📚
Thank you to Manhattan Public Library for inviting us to be part of Child Abuse Prevention Month and for creating such a warm, welcoming space for children and families.
We were honored to join the fun and share important safety messages.
A big thank you as well to Riley County Police Department for joining us and showing families that our community is full of safe, supportive adults who care deeply about kids.It truly takes all of us working together to protect children and build a community where every child feels safe, supported, and heard.
💙#ChildAbusePreventionMonth #CommunityStrong #SafeKids
We had such a wonderful time at Wamego Public Library during Story Time this week!
Thank you for welcoming us as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month and allowing us to share time with so many amazing kids and families.
We were honored to join in the fun and provide coloring packets to help spark important conversations about body safety, safe adults, and healthy childhoods.
We are so grateful for community partners like Wamego Public Library, who help us spread awareness and support children in positive, age-appropriate ways. It truly takes a community to keep kids safe!
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth #WearBlue #CommunityStrong
April means Tulips and CAP Month!
Wamego Tulip festive was a great way to share information about how Sunflower Children's Collective supports the local community!
Time at the Farmer's Market in Manhattan is never wasted!
April 18 was a great day to visit with the community and to share some Eileen's Cookies!
Thank you to all the area resources who supported the Community Panel Discussion and Resource Fair!
The recorded video is available to watch on the Sunflower Children's Collective Facebook page.
Earth Day Party 2026
The inaugural Earth Day Celebration hosted by Sunflower Children's Collective on May 22!
There was a dinner fundraiser featuring Moe's Original BBQ - who generisouly donated a portion of the sales to the annual Grow Green Event.
The party featured rock painting, bookmark making, coloring contest and wonderful community fellowship!
Thank you to everyone who made the first Earth Day Party such a fun event!
Community Support
In the month of April, $3000.00 was raised for the Sunflower Children's Collective thru Dara's Round Up Program!
Thank you to Dara's for creating this great chance to raise money for local organizations!
Thank you to everyone who "Rounded Up" during their purchase to make an impact in our community!
Thank you
This year, our local community helped to raise $25,147.00!
Thank you to all the donors who believe in the mission of Sunflower Children's Collective!
Your support helps us to help children in our communities have safe and healthy support!
Lunch & Learn
Get Involved and Show Support
April is a time to raise awareness and support children and families in our community. Sunflower Children's Collective is hosting events all month. This is a great opportunity to get involved, learn about our mission, and make a difference. Visit our Events page or click the button below to find ways to get involved and show your support.